House For Sale £1,750,000
A particularly substantial and attractive family home in central Seaview with brilliant gardens, off-road parking, garaging and a stunning open plan kitchen.
Medlars is an impressive double fronted period home boasting a wealth of original features, complimented by a modern refurbishment to include an art deco pavilion style kitchen/dining room as well as large master bedroom suite and a high specification app controlled heating system, together with refurbished sash timber windows with plantation shutter blinds throughout. Constructed in approximately 1925 with white brick and pebble rendered elevations beneath a replaced slate tiled roof, the grounds of Medlars are a wonderful feature with a driveway, garage and gateway through to stunning walled gardens, beautifully curated and lovingly maintained with a wealth of well-stocked beds and private sundrenched outdoor seating areas.
Conveniently situated in the village centre, the beach and coastal paths are just a short walk away. The picturesque seaside village of Seaview offers a prestigious Yacht Club, shops, including a community run convenient store, restaurants and coastal walks to the sandy beaches of Puckpool and Ryde and along to the idyllic Priory Bay. There are also high-speed passenger ferry and hovercraft services to Portsmouth available from the town of Ryde approximately 3 miles away.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance
The front door has original stained glazing to each side and a fanlight over.
Hallway
With wood flooring running throughout the hallway and kitchen, picture and dado rails with high ceilings and double doors through to the garden.
Sitting Room
A room of excellent proportions with bay window overlooking the front. Gas fire upon composite stone mantle and hearth.
Drawing Room
Accessed through double doors and with carpeted floors and a gas fireplace. This large formal drawing room is well proportioned enjoying a bay window with front aspect.
Kitchen/Dining Room
An impressive pavilion style open plan space added in 1999, dining and living area. This fantastic structure was commended in the Royal Institute or British Architects Journal for its unique design and addition of light and open space, it features vaulted ceilings with crittall glazed windows and doors opening to a decked terrace overlooking the gardens. The contemporary kitchen offers an extensive range of under-counter storage units with duck egg blue Corian tops with formed twin sink with mixer tap over, also incorporating space and plumbing for a dishwasher and large gas range cooker with contemporary Elica extractor over. There is a range of pan drawers and space for two fridge/freezers with a large open area at the end for a dining table with pendant lighting over.
Utility Room
With plenty of wall space for hanging coats, further worktop with butler sink and under-counter fridge. There is space for a stacked washing machine, tumble dryer and original cupboards housing twin Vaillant gas fired boilers and two 300l Megaflow unvented cylinders.
Pantry
With high ceiling, shelving and plenty of storage space.
Shower Room/W.C.
With tiled floors and architect glass screened shower, vanity unit wash basin, heated towel rail and W.C.
Study/Bedroom 6
A light room with window seat overlooking the garden and southerly aspect.
Conservatory
This glazed structure off the eastern elevation has tiled floors and double doors to the garden (scheduled to be fitted with insulation and closed ceiling and some walls for better thermal capability).
First Floor
Stairs with oak hand carved banister rise to a galleried landing. The first floor comprises three generous double bedrooms, one of which is a large principal suite with dual aspect windows including a bay overlooking the front with sea glimpses. The luxurious ensuite bathroom has underfloor heating, travertine tiled floors and walls, dual aspect windows, free standing roll top bath with ball and claw feet with walk in shower, heated dual fuel towel rails, vanity unit wash basin and W.C. There are a further two equal sized double bedrooms, one overlooking the front and one the garden with a further family bathroom with bidet, heated towel rail, panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and W.C.
Second Floor
Comprises two bedrooms, one of which is a large double with dual aspect windows enjoying superb Solent views and of the mainland beyond, whilst the other is a smaller double and has under-eave storage and a garden outlook.
Outside
Medlars is set back from the road behind a mature front hedger and lawned gardens with climbing rose on the front elevation. There is a driveway with parking for several cars in front of a boat shed style garage and a gateway leading to enclosed walled gardens. Enjoying a superb southerly aspect, the gardens consist of a mix of beautifully tended and colourful flowerbeds with a pergola giving space for seating and catching the evening sun, in addition to a large sundrenched garden patio. At the foot of the garden a mature thicket mix of deciduous and evergreen trees and there is also a summer house, garden shed and clippings area. The gardens of Medlars provide a superb backdrop to this stunning and beautifully presented property.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage, heating is provided by gas fired boiler comprising two relatively new Vaillant wall-mounted boilers with two Megaflow unvented cylinders and delivered via radiators controlled by a HIVE app enabled thermostat.
Tenure
The property is offered Freehold.
Council Tax
Band G
EPC Rating
EPC D
Postcode
PO34 5EX
Viewings
Strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents Spence Willard
Important Notice
1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.
Medlars is an impressive double fronted period home boasting a wealth of original features, complimented by a modern refurbishment to include an art deco pavilion style kitchen/dining room as well as large master bedroom suite and a high specification app controlled heating system, together with refurbished sash timber windows with plantation shutter blinds throughout. Constructed in approximately 1925 with white brick and pebble rendered elevations beneath a replaced slate tiled roof, the grounds of Medlars are a wonderful feature with a driveway, garage and gateway through to stunning walled gardens, beautifully curated and lovingly maintained with a wealth of well-stocked beds and private sundrenched outdoor seating areas.
Conveniently situated in the village centre, the beach and coastal paths are just a short walk away. The picturesque seaside village of Seaview offers a prestigious Yacht Club, shops, including a community run convenient store, restaurants and coastal walks to the sandy beaches of Puckpool and Ryde and along to the idyllic Priory Bay. There are also high-speed passenger ferry and hovercraft services to Portsmouth available from the town of Ryde approximately 3 miles away.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance
The front door has original stained glazing to each side and a fanlight over.
Hallway
With wood flooring running throughout the hallway and kitchen, picture and dado rails with high ceilings and double doors through to the garden.
Sitting Room
A room of excellent proportions with bay window overlooking the front. Gas fire upon composite stone mantle and hearth.
Drawing Room
Accessed through double doors and with carpeted floors and a gas fireplace. This large formal drawing room is well proportioned enjoying a bay window with front aspect.
Kitchen/Dining Room
An impressive pavilion style open plan space added in 1999, dining and living area. This fantastic structure was commended in the Royal Institute or British Architects Journal for its unique design and addition of light and open space, it features vaulted ceilings with crittall glazed windows and doors opening to a decked terrace overlooking the gardens. The contemporary kitchen offers an extensive range of under-counter storage units with duck egg blue Corian tops with formed twin sink with mixer tap over, also incorporating space and plumbing for a dishwasher and large gas range cooker with contemporary Elica extractor over. There is a range of pan drawers and space for two fridge/freezers with a large open area at the end for a dining table with pendant lighting over.
Utility Room
With plenty of wall space for hanging coats, further worktop with butler sink and under-counter fridge. There is space for a stacked washing machine, tumble dryer and original cupboards housing twin Vaillant gas fired boilers and two 300l Megaflow unvented cylinders.
Pantry
With high ceiling, shelving and plenty of storage space.
Shower Room/W.C.
With tiled floors and architect glass screened shower, vanity unit wash basin, heated towel rail and W.C.
Study/Bedroom 6
A light room with window seat overlooking the garden and southerly aspect.
Conservatory
This glazed structure off the eastern elevation has tiled floors and double doors to the garden (scheduled to be fitted with insulation and closed ceiling and some walls for better thermal capability).
First Floor
Stairs with oak hand carved banister rise to a galleried landing. The first floor comprises three generous double bedrooms, one of which is a large principal suite with dual aspect windows including a bay overlooking the front with sea glimpses. The luxurious ensuite bathroom has underfloor heating, travertine tiled floors and walls, dual aspect windows, free standing roll top bath with ball and claw feet with walk in shower, heated dual fuel towel rails, vanity unit wash basin and W.C. There are a further two equal sized double bedrooms, one overlooking the front and one the garden with a further family bathroom with bidet, heated towel rail, panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and W.C.
Second Floor
Comprises two bedrooms, one of which is a large double with dual aspect windows enjoying superb Solent views and of the mainland beyond, whilst the other is a smaller double and has under-eave storage and a garden outlook.
Outside
Medlars is set back from the road behind a mature front hedger and lawned gardens with climbing rose on the front elevation. There is a driveway with parking for several cars in front of a boat shed style garage and a gateway leading to enclosed walled gardens. Enjoying a superb southerly aspect, the gardens consist of a mix of beautifully tended and colourful flowerbeds with a pergola giving space for seating and catching the evening sun, in addition to a large sundrenched garden patio. At the foot of the garden a mature thicket mix of deciduous and evergreen trees and there is also a summer house, garden shed and clippings area. The gardens of Medlars provide a superb backdrop to this stunning and beautifully presented property.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage, heating is provided by gas fired boiler comprising two relatively new Vaillant wall-mounted boilers with two Megaflow unvented cylinders and delivered via radiators controlled by a HIVE app enabled thermostat.
Tenure
The property is offered Freehold.
Council Tax
Band G
EPC Rating
EPC D
Postcode
PO34 5EX
Viewings
Strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents Spence Willard
Important Notice
1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.
